A Dictionary of Art Titles: The Origins of the Names and Titles of 3,000 Works of Art

by Adrian Room

Book Overview

Titles of artworks can be misleading, and their relation to a painting or sculpture difficult to discern. Some titles require previous knowledge of history, religion or mythology. And some titles defy logic and seem to have little to do with the artwork.

This dictionary of 3,000 works of art explains the meaning behind the titles. The titles, mostly of paintings and sculpture, but also other media, are arranged by original title or English...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786438894
• ISBN13: 9780786438891
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher